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AN ABORIGINAL winning the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination out of Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round seems too good to be true.

And the timing was no coincidence, according to this week's recipient, Adelaide's 19-year-old livewire Wayne Milera.

The occasion inspired Milera, who grew up supporting the Crows, to great heights and he stuffed the stat sheet with three goals, 16 disposals – at 88 per cent efficiency – and four tackles.

"You definitely try to get yourself up every week," the former Ingle Farm junior footballer told AFL.com.au.

"But the build-up we had (to the game against Fremantle) was special. We had indigenous people come in on the Wednesday to share our culture with other players and the club.

"The stuff before the game really energises you."

Milera, the No.11 selection in the 2015 NAB AFL National Draft, cherishes the opportunity to celebrate his indigenous heritage on such a large platform.

The nephew of ex-Sydney champion Michael O'Loughlin is one of six Aboriginal players on Adelaide's list, along with Eddie Betts, Charlie Cameron, Curtly Hampton, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Ben Davis.

Betts regularly hosts them at his home for dinner and they were quick to support the club great after a Port Adelaide fan racially vilified him last month.

"I'm privileged to get the nomination and I'm pretty happy with it, but it's a special round for me and many other indigenous players," he said.

"The club's really jumped on board, as well as the League, and I'm very happy with that.

"(Eddie)'s been great, especially last year … and not only on field, but off the field, with having me around for tea and things like that."

Milera's evolution as a footballer has already begun in his second season, moving from a permanent forward role up to the wing.

His pre-draft testing revealed a player not only blessed with speed, but with an engine potentially capable of one day being part of the midfield. His silky skills and natural instinct complete an enticing package.